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CLAUDIA P. GIFFORD

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Schenectady, New York 12303 acegfx@r.postjobfree.com

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/TRANSLATOR

BILINGUAL – SPANISH/ENGLISH

Experienced Administrative Assistant/Translator with excellent office management and client relation skills seeking a

position within a department where my skills and knowledge will be fully utilized. Ability to work in a fast paced

environment, manage multiple projects and work with a diverse range of people.

Windows, Excel, Word, Outlook, Electronic Case Filing

EDUCATION

Certificate in Fundamentals of Art, Art Instruction Schools, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota 2011 - 2013

Art Major, Academy of Artists Mauricio Morales, Medellin, Colombia 1990 - 1995

Certificate in Accounting Assistant, Fray Louis Amigo y Ferrer y Cefa Catholic Academy 1988

Medellin Colombia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Law Firm of Alex C. Dell, PLLC, Albany, New York 2009 - Present

• Translate for all attorneys and paralegals in the Firm including office meetings, telephone conferences and court

appearances.

• Travel to court, Independent Medical Examinations, surgical procedures and all necessary appointments for

Spanish speaking clients.

• Communicate with doctors, clients, and third-parties in preparation for court appearances.

• Prepare and process legal documents to clients, keeping track of deadlines and prioritizing.

• Open and organize mail; distribute to attorneys and paralegals.

• Scan and file all incoming and outgoing mail for the entire Firm

Private Health Aide, Niskayuna, New York 2005 – 2009

• Assisted elderly patient with various tasks included in daily living including all personal assistant, drove to

appointments, shopping, cleaning and maintaining household.

Sales Representative, ADS Electronics, Rotterdam, New York 2004 – 2005

• Traveled inside and outside of the U.S. to communicate with Spanish, Italian and Portuguese clients.

• Expanded circle of buyers and increased sales for the company.

• Maintained client relations on a daily basis including dealing with various personalities and keeping clients happy

Supervisor of Sales, Rolab Ropa Laboral, Medellin, Colombia 2002 - 2004

• Managed and increased sales for the company.

• Maintained client relations including answering phone calls with clients and outside vendors.

Accounting Assistant, Estancia Cable S.A., Medellin, Colombia 2001-2002

• Processed payroll

• Accounts payable and receivable

• Maintained accurate history of all sales for the company

• Managed loans for the company

• Maintained client relations including answering phone calls

• Communicate with client and outside vendors

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